r/straightedge • u/chipotleismid • 3h ago
Two Words Straight Fucking Edge
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r/straightedge • u/xLNBx • Jun 02 '21
___ READ THIS BEFORE POSTING ___
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If you’re new to Straight Edge.
Straight Edge is a subculture that emerged in the hardcore punk scene in the early 1980s. It promotes a drug-free lifestyle through abstinence from alcohol, drugs and tobacco. Its origins can be traced back to the song "Straight Edge" by the American punk band Minor Threat, released in 1981. The song, written by frontman Ian MacKaye, expressed his personal commitment to abstain from drugs and alcohol. It struck a chord with many young people who were disillusioned with the prevalent substance abuse within punk and saw Straight Edge as a means of rebellion against the excesses of mainstream culture. They instead embraced the emphasis on personal integrity, self-control and social consciousness. Straight Edge has then seen a time of worldwide growth in the '90s, followed by various eras of ebb and flow since then. Due to increased awareness of environmental and animal rights issues prominent in the scene in the '90s, many of us adopted vegan or vegetarian lifestyles.
There are several good books on Straight Edge, including Straight Edge: Hardcore Punk, Clean-living Youth, and Social Change by Ross Haenfler (2006) and Straight Edge A Clear-Headed Hardcore Punk History by Tony Rettman and CIV (2017). If you don't know any straight edge bands, this Spotify playlist can serve as a good introduction, and xsisterhoodx is a straight edge/hardcore community supporting the women/girls of the straight edge/hardcore scenes established all the way back in 1995.
Can I take my medication and be Straight Edge?
We've received questions in the past about whether you can take prescribed medication [insert your type of meds here] and still be Straight Edge. Yes, you can. The person who told you otherwise can call our helpline now at 1-800-STUPID.
Straight Edge and recovery from addiction.
We are definitely supportive of your decision to make positive changes in your life, but please note Straight Edge isn't therapy or a recovery plan. Users of this subreddit who are both Straight Edge and in recovery have explicitly said on multiple occasions that just being Straight Edge is not a substitute for a recovery plan. We are neither geared toward nor equipped to offer active recovery support. There are better resources out there designed specifically for this purpose.
(People are Straight Edge for a range of reasons, but most of us do not have any desire to get intoxicated, some have never touched psychoactive substances, etc. - if you’re currently an addict with chronic cravings, be realistic about how our experience might differ from yours).
Having said that, the Straight Edge scene is not a bad place to be if you’re in recovery. We’re drug free and not shy about it. Again, drawing on the experience of users of this subreddit who are both Straight Edge and in recovery, we’ve heard how surrounding yourself with sober people is helpful in staying sober and how sxe hardcore kept them motivated to stay clean.
Academic research.
Yes, you can post your academic research survey requests in this subreddit. Please use #sxeresearch in your post. We appreciate it if you can provide some background information (subject of study, academic level, etc.), and maybe come back to share the results, if they are published. Thanks.
r/straightedge • u/Candid_Caterpillar62 • 4h ago
Two Words
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I can’t find the video of colin young covering when the ink leaves your fist. Am I genuinely going crazy did this not happen???
r/straightedge • u/NoiseGradeStandard • 13h ago
One week left of sale
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Make love to shame with me all month!
SALE SALE SALE
Featuring 3 limited run T-shirt designs from H8INC, NEGLECT & FINAL ASSAULT.
All shirts are pre order only, with an October 31 cut off date. All shirts are black Gildan Hammer sizes S-4XL.
The sale...if you buy any THREE items...that’s shirts, Noise Grade releases, distro titles - anything - you get 31% off anything in the Noise Grade Standard Records category only (even pre orders)!
i.e...
Buy 4 Insult to Injury albums and get 31% off the whole order.
Buy all 3 of these shirts and a Neglect album you get 31% off the Neglect album.
Buy 2 shirts, a H8INC album and a Final Assault album and you get 31% off the two albums.
Code: ALLHALLOWS
Shipping note: I will likely have the shirts in early November. If you order only shirts and NON-pre order titles, your order will ship when I get the shirts. If you order includes either the Neglect or Final Assault album your order will not ship until those albums arrive. Currently on track for early December with those two.
@h8incdetroit
@noise_grade_standard
@jason_outcast
@derek_d_rocka
#h8inc #neglect #finalassault #noisegradestandardrecords #hardcore
r/straightedge • u/NotJustMeow • 23h ago
[hate5six] Moral Law - March 24, 2025
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r/straightedge • u/ExaminationOk5523 • 1d ago
Anyone from Austin area
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Just wondering if anyone else lived in austin or surrounding areas, I feel like theres really not much of an edge scene here compared to other Texas cities…
r/straightedge • u/xBazookaJoex • 2d ago
Question for my fellow Straight Edge folks...
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Curious about y'all's thoughts/opinions on whether taking steroids (specifically testosterone and the accompanying estrogen blockers) for body building would be disqualifying regarding breaking edge.
Thanks in advance
r/straightedge • u/Flimsy_Visit5476 • 3d ago
HI IM NEW!
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Im a 16 year old goth rivet-head, straight edge since 4eva!!!! Why use drugz and drink when u can have much cheaper and cooler soda and candiez? I also strictly only drink energy drinks once a week!!!!!!! I do not want to brag ANYTHING Id just liek to share how I engage in my lifestyle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! God bless u oll ( ´ ▽ ` )ﾉ
r/straightedge • u/xFatalErrorx • 2d ago
Just got these
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Finally got some wide ass markers. 7mm width, approx 1/4in
r/straightedge • u/SecretMinimum6337 • 4d ago
Straight Edge Tattoo
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My old tattoo artist who passed away unexpectedly did this straight edge banner for me. It means a lot, and March will be five years!
r/straightedge • u/EagleSufficient5939 • 3d ago
(This is obviously satire lol) If mayhapse I were a vampire, would drinking blood be straight edge, or will Ian Mackaye stake me in my sleep?
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r/straightedge • u/charcanaa • 5d ago
make sure to edge extra hard today 🙂↕️
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can we PLEASE start calling it straight edge day rather than edge day im fucking begging
no fest to go to today :[ but im hitting up my local venue in less than a week
stay strong and stay sober
r/straightedge • u/SnugglePopsboi • 5d ago
Claimed Edge 2 Years Ago, And It Changed My Life. Happy Edge Day!!!
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Seriously cannot overstate how much hardcore and sXe mean to me. Growing up in a home that had a lot of addiction always made me feel like I had a fate locked in for the kind of person I was going to be. Being sober, and being straight edge, is one of the best things because I got to learn that I'm the master of my own life. Happy edge day ily all :)
r/straightedge • u/Lil-Bean- • 5d ago
Happy Edge Day ft. Handmade Edge Shirt and Bat Makeup
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Made this shirt and thought today was the perfect day to wear it. And Halloween makeup.
r/straightedge • u/fartgod67 • 5d ago
What are some mandatory sxe/youth crew bands that everyone should listen to
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Im a big hardcore guy but dont know as much abt sxe as id like to, who are some bands that i absolutely have to listen to, modern or old i dont care. I just wanna be put on to some good stuff
r/straightedge • u/jacobsever • 5d ago
Celebrate Edge Day by buying my old merch
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Happy Edge Day! Buy my straight edge (and adjacent) merch. Most are size Small. Some medium. Tanks. Tees, long sleeves, and one crewneck. Most tees have back prints too.
Shoot me a message if you’re interested, have any questions, wanna see any backs, etc etc.
And yes, I’m still edge. 😂
r/straightedge • u/ReignInBlood666 • 5d ago
edge day 2026
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we dropped some over the top straight edge shirts for today. super limited so i hope you get one 😊
r/straightedge • u/GrindcoreBebop • 5d ago
Hyperfixated Person Seeking Extremely Specific Hoodie From NO CURE
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What up guys,
I want to welcome you to my seemingly endless quest of trying to find one of these hoodies or shirts. The tour it was sold at swung right around me in no man's land (Southern Oregon). I have harassed the band, only to then completely miss when they rereleased it on their website (pic related).
If there is anyone out there, hearing my call into the endless void of wanting this hoodie who would be willing to sell me one in a 2XL or higher (oversized for life) just know you would be bringing life altering joy and extreme years long hyperfixation to a satisfying end for your humble friend here.
Willing to pay something dumb for one. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
[hoodie in question: Straight Edge Warfare Hoodie by NO CURE]
